| p>Most of us Have a Firm Idea of what makes a | | | | to do anything. Keep in mind, however, that unlike |
| good hairdresser: skill, experience, a pleasing | | | | those other people in your life, your hairdresser |
| personality, enthusiasm, the ability to listen, | | | | stands over your head holding a pair of scissors. That |
| knowledge of the latest trends, and a way with our | | | | alone is enough to get me talking. |
| own particular hair type. Yes, such stylists exist | | | | Make life easy on yourself - ask your stylist to show |
| probably in your own town. You've simply got | | | | you exacty how to style your hair, what products |
| to know how to find and communicate with them. | | | | are best to use, how to hold a blow-dryer, and so |
| Locating a good hairdresser | | | | on. Stylists are professionals - don't be afraid to learn |
| A good hairstylist is not impossible to find. You may | | | | from them. |
| have to search a bit, but locating a hair professional | | | | Start each visit by telling the stylist how the cut |
| you trust and admire is very possible if you follow | | | | worked for you, how your hair is behaving, what is |
| these suggestions: | | | | driving you crazy about your hair, what you might |
| Ask friends what salons they go to and if there are | | | | want to keep the same, and what you might want |
| any stylists there who they think you would like. The | | | | to change. If you've read anything about a new hair |
| salon your friend frequents may have the perfect | | | | service or hairstyle, ask about it. If you've been |
| hairdresser for you. | | | | seeing your hairdresser for a while, he or she |
| Don't overlook personality when deciding on a | | | | probably knows what you mean by "take just a little |
| hairdresser. We're all different - a person I feel | | | | off. If your relationship is a young one, however, you |
| comfortable with may scare the pants off my | | | | may need to physically show him or her how much |
| mother! | | | | you want off. |
| If you see a woman whose hair you like, ask who | | | | If you think the stylist is taking off too much or |
| her stylist is. | | | | cutting an angle too steeply, speak up immediately. |
| If you hear good things about a stylist, book a | | | | Don't remain quiet and then complain when the cut is |
| special occasion 'do. This provides a chance to try the | | | | over and the hair un-fixable. |
| hairdresser without pressure to get your hair cut. | | | | Saying good-bye |
| Pick a salon with a good reputation. Usually, a salon | | | | You may reach a point where the relationship with |
| gets a good reputation for a reason: professional, | | | | your stylist isn't working. Maybe your hairdresser is |
| talented, caring stylists. Negative reports - slow | | | | burned out and it shows in wandering attention. More |
| service, indifferent stylists, gossipy assistants | | | | commonly, however, it's you who have changed. You |
| can mean a negative salon experience. | | | | want to grow your hair long, but your stylist works |
| Schedule a consultation. When you call, remember to | | | | best with short hair. Or you have decided to go back |
| tell the receptionist about your hair type and what | | | | to school and can't afford your stylist's recently |
| kind of looks you like. Most salons don't charge for a | | | | raised rates. Or you are simply curious and wonder |
| consultation and it is a great way to get to know a | | | | what "a fresh eye" would envision on you. If you find |
| stylist before committing to an appointment. | | | | someone new to visit, are you under any moral |
| How to communicate | | | | obligation to call your previous stylist to say you |
| The most important element in the relationship with | | | | won't be coming back? I asked a few hairdressers |
| your hairdresser is communication. True, most of us | | | | their thoughts. The surprising answer? No. Just quietly |
| struggle to communicate with our loved ones, | | | | move on. To do any more can create awkwardness. |
| coworkers, and even ourselves - how can we | | | | If you run into your former stylist, be pleasant, but |
| express ourselves to someone we see just every 2 | | | | don't dwell on why you stopped seeing her. There's |
| months? When it comes down to it, you don't have | | | | no need. |